{"id":6673,"date":"2013-10-25T15:12:54","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T09:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6673"},"modified":"2025-04-19T15:28:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T09:58:48","slug":"harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Harnoor Gill &#8211; The Young Changemaker Inspiring a Generation Through Volunteerism and Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership\/#Honouring_Excellence_%E2%80%93_The_6th_Annual_CIBC_Midweek_South_Asian_Awards\" >Honouring Excellence &#8211; The 6th Annual CIBC Midweek South Asian Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership\/#A_New_Category_A_Rising_Star_%E2%80%93_Harnoor_Gill_Named_Teen_of_the_Year\" >A New Category, A Rising Star &#8211; Harnoor Gill Named Teen of the Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership\/#Youth_Power_in_Action_%E2%80%93_Recognition_Among_Greats\" >Youth Power in Action &#8211; Recognition Among Greats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership\/#Harnoors_Message_%E2%80%93_Volunteerism_Begins_at_Home\" >Harnoor\u2019s Message &#8211; Volunteerism Begins at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership\/#Accolades_Galore_%E2%80%93_A_Track_Record_of_Impact\" >Accolades Galore &#8211; A Track Record of Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harnoor-gill-the-young-changemaker-inspiring-a-generation-through-volunteerism-and-leadership\/#Final_Thoughts_%E2%80%93_Small_Town_Big_Dreams\" >Final Thoughts &#8211; Small Town, Big Dreams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honouring_Excellence_%E2%80%93_The_6th_Annual_CIBC_Midweek_South_Asian_Awards\"><\/span>Honouring Excellence &#8211; The 6th Annual CIBC Midweek South Asian Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dazzling 6th Annual CIBC Midweek South Asian Awards, hosted by Y Media and CIBC on October 12, 2013, took place at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario. Since its inception in 2007, this prestigious event recognizes the achievements of outstanding South Asians from local and global communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. Yudhvir Jaswal<\/strong>, <strong>CEO &amp; Group Editor of Y Media<\/strong>, along with his team, welcomed a host of dignitaries and changemakers who are shaping the future through their exceptional work and contributions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Category_A_Rising_Star_%E2%80%93_Harnoor_Gill_Named_Teen_of_the_Year\"><\/span>A New Category, A Rising Star &#8211; Harnoor Gill Named Teen of the Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most exciting new additions to this year\u2019s award ceremony was the <strong>\u201cSouth Asian Teen of the Year\u201d<\/strong> category \u2013 and it was none other than Harnoor Gill who received this honour. At just 15, Gill has made waves as a passionate activist, published writer, motivational speaker, and founder of the <strong>Peace Welcome Club (PWC)<\/strong>, which he established at the age of 14 in February 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada, this Indian-origin youth is currently a sophomore at Christ the King Catholic Secondary School in Georgetown, Ontario.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youth_Power_in_Action_%E2%80%93_Recognition_Among_Greats\"><\/span>Youth Power in Action &#8211; Recognition Among Greats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harnoor was one of nine outstanding individuals recognized at the ceremony for their achievements and contributions. Other recipients included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arun Srivastava \u2013 Entrepreneur of the Year<\/li>\n<li>Vijay Sappani \u2013 Youth of the Year<\/li>\n<li>Anil Chawla \u2013 Professional of the Year<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Lalita Malhotra \u2013 Humanitarian of the Year<\/li>\n<li>Rabbi Shergill \u2013 Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li>Stewart Bell \u2013 Award for Bravery and Courage<\/li>\n<li>Mayor Susan Fennell \u2013 Diversity Award<\/li>\n<li>Harbhajan Singh \u2013 Sher-E-Punjab Award (in absentia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gill stood tall among them, showing that age is no barrier when passion leads the way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harnoors_Message_%E2%80%93_Volunteerism_Begins_at_Home\"><\/span>Harnoor\u2019s Message &#8211; Volunteerism Begins at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In his acceptance speech, Harnoor Gill shared a heartfelt message:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cI am so thankful to Y Media for such a great honour&#8230; I encourage all South Asian media to focus on Canadian issues, especially youth-led projects that promote volunteerism.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that community involvement starts at home and encouraged parents to volunteer alongside their children, not just for fulfilling high school requirements, but to truly make a difference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accolades_Galore_%E2%80%93_A_Track_Record_of_Impact\"><\/span>Accolades Galore &#8211; A Track Record of Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harnoor Gill\u2019s list of awards is already impressive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>International Diana Award (2013)<\/li>\n<li>International Eco-Hero Award (2013)<\/li>\n<li>YMCA Peace Medallion (2012)<\/li>\n<li>Queen Jubilee Medal (2012)<\/li>\n<li>Named in Top 15 Under 15 (2011)<\/li>\n<li>Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year (2011)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These recognitions reflect his ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, peace advocacy, and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_%E2%80%93_Small_Town_Big_Dreams\"><\/span>Final Thoughts &#8211; Small Town, Big Dreams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though he lives in the small, close-knit community of Georgetown, Harnoor\u2019s work has made a global impact. He continues to inspire youth to rise above expectations and step into leadership roles that create real, lasting change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honouring Excellence &#8211; The 6th Annual CIBC Midweek South Asian Awards The dazzling 6th Annual CIBC Midweek South Asian Awards, hosted by Y Media and CIBC on October 12, 2013, took place at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario. 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